11/12/2023 22:21:19

Headliner (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 15203102 0.96 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

  • 2023-05-19: Added headliner shipping bag installation tip.

Remove

  1. Open the LH and RH front doors.
  2. Lower the LH and RH front windows.
  3. Open the LH and RH falcon wing doors.
  4. Move the LH front seat rearward.
  5. Remove the LH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  6. Remove the bolts (x2), screw, and nut that attach the LH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Discard the nut after removal.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Torx T20 socket
  7. Move the LH upper A-pillar trim for access to the headliner.
  8. Remove the screw that attaches the LH front end of the headliner to the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Torx T20 socket
  9. Move the LH front seat forward.
  10. Release the LH front door seal from the B-pillar trim.
  11. Release the clips (x5) that attach the upper portion of the LH lower B-pillar trim to B-pillar.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Clip pry tool
    • Plastic trim tool
  12. Release the clips (x3) and magnets (x2) that attach the LH upper B-pillar trim to the B-pillar, and then disconnect the LH falcon wing door button electrical connector.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Clip pry tool
    • Plastic trim tool
    • Pocket screwdriver
  13. Move the LH upper B-pillar trim aside.
  14. Open the liftgate.
  15. Fold the LH 3rd row seat downwards.
  16. Release the clips (x4) that attach the LH trunk sill side trim to the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Plastic trim tool
  17. Remove the LH mid C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace).
  18. Remove the LH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  19. Fold the RH 3rd row seat downwards.
  20. Release the clips (x4) that attach the RH trunk sill side trim to the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Plastic trim tool
  21. Remove the RH mid C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace).
  22. Remove the RH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  23. Remove the LH and RH rear coat hooks. See Coat Hook - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  24. Move the RH front seat rearward.
  25. Remove the RH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  26. Remove the bolts (x2), screw, and nut that attach the RH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Discard the nut after removal.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Torx T20 socket
  27. Move the RH upper A-pillar trim for access to the headliner.
  28. Remove the screw that attaches the RH front end of the headliner to the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Torx T20 socket
  29. Move the RH front seat forward.
  30. Release the RH front door seal from the B-pillar trim.
  31. Release the clips (x5) that attach the upper portion of the RH lower B-pillar trim to B-pillar.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Clip pry tool
    • Plastic trim tool
  32. Release the clips (x3) and magnets (x2) that attach the RH upper B-pillar trim to the B-pillar, and then disconnect the RH falcon wing door button electrical connector.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Clip pry tool
    • Plastic trim tool
    • Pocket screwdriver
  33. Move the RH upper B-pillar trim aside.
  34. Release the clips (x11) that attach the front portion of headliner to the vehicle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Clip pry tool
    • Plastic trim tool
  35. Disconnect the headliner connector.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Pocket screwdriver
  36. With assistance, release the clips (x25) that attach the headliner to the vehicle, maneuver the headliner past the head rests, and then carefully remove the headliner from the vehicle through the LH or RH falcon wing door opening.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Portable Bench

Install

  1. With assistance, position the headliner in the vehicle through the LH or RH falcon wing door opening, and then maneuver the headliner past the head rests for installation.
    Tip: The headliner shipping bag might be useful as a "third hand" for installation.
    1. Lay the shipping bag flat with the opening toward you.
    2. Use scissors to cut both the top and bottom sides of the bag up the middle, until there is about 12 in (30 cm) left. The bag will look like a pair of pants.
    3. Open the vehicle front/rear (as appropriate) doors, set the bag on the vehicle roof, and then bring the "legs" of the bag through each doorway into the cabin.
    4. Tie the very ends of the legs together to make a very loose loop out of the cabin, over the roof, and back into the cabin. If the loop is too tight, cut a little more up the middle.
    5. Use the loop to support the headliner during installation. If the loop is too loose, tie an additional knot to reduce slack.
  2. Install the clips (x25) that attach the rear portion of the headliner to the vehicle.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Leave the front portion of the headliner uninstalled.
  3. Connect the headliner connector.
  4. Install the clips (x11) that attach the front portion of the headliner to the vehicle.
  5. Install the screw that attaches the RH front end of the headliner to the vehicle.
    2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Torx T20 socket
  6. Connect the RH falcon wing door button electrical connector, and then install the clips (x3) and magnets (x2) that attach the RH upper B-pillar trim to the B-pillar.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Replace the clips if damaged.
  7. Install the clips (x5) that attach the upper portion of the RH lower B-pillar trim to B-pillar.
  8. Fully seat the RH front door seal on the B-pillar trim.
  9. Move the RH front seat rearward.
  10. Position the RH upper A-pillar trim for installation.
  11. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the RH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • 10 mm hex
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  12. Install the screw that attaches the RH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.
    2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Torx T20 socket
  13. Install a new nut that attaches the RH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  14. Install the RH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  15. Move the RH front seat to original position.
  16. Install the LH and RH rear coat hooks. See Coat Hook - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  17. Install the RH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  18. Install the RH mid C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace).
  19. Install the clips (x4) that attach the RH trunk sill side trim to the vehicle.
  20. Unfold the RH 3rd row seat into original position.
  21. Install the LH upper C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  22. Install the LH mid C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace).
  23. Install the clips (x4) that attach the LH trunk sill side trim to the vehicle.
  24. Unfold the LH 3rd row seat into original position.
  25. Close the liftgate.
  26. Install the screw that attaches the LH front end of the headliner to the vehicle.
    2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Torx T20 socket
  27. Connect the LH falcon wing door button electrical connector, and then install the clips (x3) and magnets (x2) that attach the LH upper B-pillar trim to the B-pillar.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Replace the clips if damaged.
  28. Install the clips (x5) that attach the upper portion of the LH lower B-pillar trim to B-pillar.
  29. Fully seat the LH front door seal on the B-pillar trim.
  30. Move the LH front seat rearward.
  31. Position the LH upper A-pillar trim for installation.
  32. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • 10 mm hex
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  33. Install the screw that attaches the LH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.
    2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Torx T20 socket
  34. Install a new nut that attaches the LH upper A-pillar trim to the vehicle.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 2 in extension
    • 13 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  35. Install the LH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  36. Verify Bluetooth, WiFi, and LTE are functioning properly.
  37. Move the LH front seat to original position.
  38. Close the LH and RH falcon wing doors.
  39. Raise the LH and RH front windows.
  40. Close the LH and RH front doors.